Vostro 3401
Setup and specifications guide
Regulatory Model: P132G
Regulatory Type: P132G001
December 2020
Rev. A01
Notes, cautions, and warnings
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Contents
Chapter 1: Set up your computer...................................................................................................6
Right view............................................................................................................................................................................10
Bottom view........................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Storage.................................................................................................................................................................................15
Battery..................................................................................................................................................................................19
Display..................................................................................................................................................................................20
Security Software..............................................................................................................................................................21
Computer environment....................................................................................................................................................22
Chapter 5: Software....................................................................................................................23
Chapter 6: System setup.............................................................................................................24
BIOS setup..........................................................................................................................................................................25
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Security..........................................................................................................................................................................28
Passwords.....................................................................................................................................................................30
Secure Boot...................................................................................................................................................................31
Power management....................................................................................................................................................33
POST behavior............................................................................................................................................................. 34
System and setup password...........................................................................................................................................37
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password.................................................................................37
Chapter 7: Getting help............................................................................................................... 39
Contents
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Set up your computer
Steps
1. Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode.
2. Finish Windows system setup.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you:
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Connect to a network for Windows updates.
NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when
prompted.
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If connected to the internet, sign-in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the internet, create an
offline account.
On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.
3. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended
Table 1. Locate Dell apps
Dell apps
Details
Dell Product Registration
Register your computer with Dell.
Dell Help & Support
Access help and support for your computer.
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Set up your computer
Table 1. Locate Dell apps (continued)
Dell apps
Details
SupportAssist
Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware
and software.
NOTE: Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the
warranty expiry date in SupportAssist.
Dell Update
Updates your computer with critical fixes and important
device drivers as they become available.
Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications including software that is
purchased but not preinstalled on your computer.
4. Create recovery drive for Windows.
NOTE: It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows.
Set up your computer
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Create a USB recovery drive for Windows
Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB flash drive with a
minimum capacity of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive.
Prerequisites
NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete.
NOTE: The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows installed. Refer to the Microsoft support site for
latest instructions.
Steps
1. Connect the USB flash drive to your computer.
2. In Windows search, type Recovery.
3. In the search results, click Create a recovery drive.
The User Account Control window is displayed.
4. Click Yes to continue.
The Recovery Drive window is displayed.
5. Select Back up system files to the recovery drive and click Next.
6. Select the USB flash drive and click Next.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted.
7. Click Create.
8. Click Finish.
For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your
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Create a USB recovery drive for Windows
Bottom view
1. Speakers
2. Service Tag
3. Air Vents
Keyboard shortcuts
NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys that are used for shortcuts
remain the same across all language configurations.
Table 2. List of keyboard shortcuts
Keys
Primary behavior
Fn + Esc
Toggle Fn-key lock
Fn + F1
Fn + F2
Fn + F3
Fn + F4
Fn + F5
Mute audio
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Play/Pause
Turn on/off keyboard backlight
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Chassis overview
Table 2. List of keyboard shortcuts (continued)
Keys
Primary behavior
Fn + F6
Decrease brightness
Fn + F7
Fn + F8
Fn + F10
Fn + F11
Fn + 12
Increase brightness
Switch to external display
Print screen
Home
End
Fn + Ctrl
Open application menu
Chassis overview
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Technical specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your
computer. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows
operating system and select the option to view information about your computer.
Topics:
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Processors
Table 3. Processors
Description
Values
Processors
10th Generation Intel Core i3-1005G1
Wattage
15 W
Core count
Thread count
Speed
2
4
Up to 3.4 GHz
4 MB
Cache
Integrated graphics
Intel UHD Graphics
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Chipset
Table 4. Chipset
Description
Values
Processor
Ice lake U (ICL U) PCH-LP
Chipset
Intel Core i3
64-bit
DRAM bus width
PCIe bus
Gen 3
Operating system
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Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)
Windows 10s Home (64-bit)
Ubuntu 20.04
Memory
Table 5. Memory specifications
Description
Values
Slots
Two SODIMM slots
Type
DDR4
Speed
2666 MHz
16 GB
Maximum memory
Minimum memory
Configurations supported
4 GB
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4 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (1x4 GB)
8 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (2 x 4 GB)
8 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (1 x 8 GB)
12 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (1 x 8 GB + 1 x 4 GB)
16 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (1 x 16 GB)
16 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (2 x 8 GB)
Storage
Your computer supports one of the following configurations:
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2.5 in. 5400 RPM, SATA hard drive
M.2 2230/2280 for solid-state drive
The primary drive of your computer varies with the storage configuration. For computers:
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2.5 in. 5400 RPM, SATA hard drive
M.2 2230/2280 for solid-state drive
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Table 6. Storage specifications
Form factor
Interface type
Capacity
2.5 in. 5400 rpm, hard drive
M.2 2230 solid-state drive
M.2 2280 solid-state drive
SATA
upto 2 TB
PCIe NVMe 3x4
PCIe NVMe 3x4
upto 512 GB
upto 1 TB
Ports and connectors
Table 7. External ports and connectors
Description
External:
Network
Values
One Flip-down RJ 45 10/100/1000 Mbps
USB
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Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port
One USB 2.0 Type-A port
Audio
One Universal Audio Jack
One HDMI 1.4 port
Video
Power adapter port
Security
4.5 mm barrel-type
One Wedge shaped lock slot
One SD 3.0 card slot
Card slot
Table 8. Internal ports and connectors
Description
Internal:
Values
One M.2 Key-M (2280 or 2230) for solid-state drive
One M.2 2230 Key-E for WLAN
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One M.2 2230 slot for Wi-Fi
One M.2 slot for 2230/2280 solid-state drive
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different
types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article
SIM card
Not Supported
Audio
Table 9. Audio specifications
Description
Values
Controller
Realtek ALC3204
Stereo conversion
Internal interface
Supported
High definition audio
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Table 9. Audio specifications (continued)
Description
Values
External interface
Universal Audio Jack
Speakers
Two
2 W
Speaker Output Average
Speaker Output Peak
2.5 W
Video
Table 10. Integrated graphics specifications
Integrated graphics
Controller
External display support
One HDMI 1.4
Memory size
Processor
Intel UHD Graphics
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Shared system memory
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Intel 10th
Generation Core
i3 processors
Camera
Table 11. Camera specifications
Standard Webcam
Description
Values
Number of cameras
One
Type
HD RGB camera
Location
Sensor type
Front Camera
CMOS sensor technology
Resolution:
Still image
0.92 megapixel
Video
1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
78.6 degrees
Diagonal viewing angle
Communications
Ethernet
Table 12. Ethernet specifications
Description
Values
Integrated Realtek RTL8111H
Model number
Technical specifications
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Table 12. Ethernet specifications (continued)
Description
Values
Transfer rate
e.g. 10/100/1000 Mbps
Wireless module
Table 13. Wireless module specifications
Description
Values
Model number
Intel 9462
Qualcomm QCA9377
(DW1810)
Realtek RTL8723DE
Transfer rate
Up to 433 Mbps
2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Up to 433 Mbps
2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Up to 150 Mbps
2.4 GHz
Frequency bands supported
Wireless standards
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WiFi 802.11a/b/g
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WiFi 802.11a/b/g
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Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g
Wi-Fi 4 (Wi-Fi 802.11n)
Wi-Fi 5 (Wi-Fi 802.11ac)
Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax)
Wi-Fi 4 (Wi-Fi 802.11n)
Wi-Fi 5 (Wi-Fi 802.11ac)
Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)
Encryption
Bluetooth
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64-bit/128-bit WEP
AES-CCMP
TKIP
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64-bit/128-bit WEP
AES-CCMP
TKIP
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64-bit/128-bit WEP
AES-CCMP
TKIP
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth 4.2
Media-card reader
Table 14. Media-card reader specifications
Description
Values
Type
One Micro SD 3.0 card
Cards supported
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Micro Secure Digital (mSD)
Micro Secure Digital High Capacity(mSDHC)
Micro Secure Digital Extended Capacity(mSDXC)
Power adapter
Table 15. Power adapter specifications
Description
Values
Values
Type
45 W
65 W
Connector dimensions:
Input voltage
4.5 mm x 2.9 mm
100 VAC x 240 VAC
50 Hz x 60 Hz
1.30 A
4.5 mm x 2.9 mm
100 VAC x 240 VAC
50 Hz x 60 Hz
Input frequency
Input current (maximum)
1.60 A / 1.70 A
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Table 15. Power adapter specifications (continued)
Description
Values
Values
Output current (continuous)
Rated output voltage
2.31 A
3.34 A
19.50 VDC
19.50 VDC
Temperature range:
Operating
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Battery
Table 16. Battery specifications
Description
Values
Type
42 WHr Polymer battery
11.40 VDC
Voltage
Weight (maximum)
0.2 kg (0.44 lb)
Dimensions:
Height
184.15 mm (7.25 in.)
97.15 mm (3.82 in.)
5.90 mm (0.23 in.)
Width
Depth
Temperature range:
Operating
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Storage
-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Operating time
Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly
reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.
Charging time (approximate)
4 hours (when the computer is off)
NOTE: Dell recommends that you charge the battery
regularly for optimal power consumption. If your battery
charge is completely depleted, connect the power adapter,
turn on your computer and then restart your computer to
reduce the power consumption. Control the charging time,
duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power
Manager application. For more information on the Dell
Coin-cell battery
Operating time
CR2032
Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly
reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.
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Dimensions and weight
Table 17. Dimensions and weight
Description
Height:
Values
Front
18.10 mm (0.71 in.)
19.90 mm (0.78 in.)
328.70 mm (12.94 in.)
239.50 mm (9.42 in.)
1.64 kg (3.61 lb)
Rear
Width
Depth
Weight
NOTE: The weight of your notebook depends on the configuration
ordered and the manufacturing variability.
Display
Table 18. Display specifications
Decsription
Values
Type
High Definition (HD)
Full High Definition (FHD)
WVA (wide view angle)
220 nits
Panel technology
Luminance (typical)
TN
220 nits
Dimensions (active area):
Height
173.99 mm (6.85 in.)
309.35 mm (12.17 in.)
355.60 mm (14.00 in.)
1366 x 768
173.99 mm (6.85 in.)
309.35 mm (12.17 in.)
355.60 mm (14.00 in.)
1920 x 1080
2.0736
Width
Diagonal
Native resolution
Megapixels
1.049
Color gamut
NTSC 45% Typ.
112
NTSC 45% Typ.
157
Pixels per inch (PPI)
Contrast ratio (min)
Response time (max)
Refresh rate
400:1
500:1
16 ms
35 ms
60 Hz
60 Hz
Horizontal view angle
Vertical view angle
Pixel pitch
40 degrees
80 degrees
Top/Bottom 10/30 degrees
0.2265 mm x 0.2265 mm
80 degrees
0.161 mm x 0.161 mm
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Table 18. Display specifications (continued)
Decsription
Values
3.5 W
Power consumption (maximum)
Anti-glare vs glossy finish
Touch options
3.2 W
Anti-glare
No
Anti-glare
No
Fingerprint reader
Table 19. Fingerprint reader specifications
Description
Values
Sensor technology
Capacitive
Sensor resolution
Sensor pixel size
500 dpi
80 x 64
Security
Table 20. Security specifications
Features
Specifications
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0
Fingerprint reader
Integrated on system board
Optional
Wedge-shaped lock slot
Standard
Security Software
Table 21. Security Software specifications
Specifications
Dell Client Command Suite
Optional Dell Data Security and Management Software
Dell Client Command Suite
Dell BIOS Verification
Optional Dell Endpoint Security and Management Software
VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard
VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard + Secureworks Threat Detection and Response
Dell Encryption Enterprise
Dell Encryption Personal
Carbonite
VMware Workspace ONE
Absolute® Endpoint Visibility and Control
Netskope
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Table 21. Security Software specifications (continued)
Specifications
Dell Supply Chain Defense
Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 22. Computer environment
Description
Operating
Storage
Temperature range
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
10% to 90% (non-condensing)
0.66 GRMS
-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity (maximum)
Vibration (maximum)*
Shock (maximum)
0% to 95% (non-condensing)
1.30 GRMS
140 G†
160 G†
Altitude (maximum)
0 m to 3048 m (0 ft to 10000 ft)
0 m to 10668 m (0 ft to 35000 ft)
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.
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Software
This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers.
Topics:
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Downloading Windows drivers
Steps
1. Turn on the .
2. Go to Dell.com/support.
3. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your , and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your model.
4. Click Drivers and Downloads.
5. Select the operating system installed on your .
6. Scroll down the page and select the driver to install.
7. Click Download File to download the driver for your .
8. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the driver file.
9. Double-click the driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
Software
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System setup
CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup program.
Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly.
NOTE: Before you change BIOS Setup program, it is recommended that you write down the BIOS Setup program screen
information for future reference.
Use the BIOS Setup program for the following purposes:
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Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the amount of RAM and the size of the hard drive.
Change the system configuration information.
Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of hard drive installed, and enabling or disabling
base devices.
Topics:
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Boot menu
Press <F12> when the Dell logo appears to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the system.
Diagnostics and BIOS Setup options are also included in this menu. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable
devices in the system. This menu is useful when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics
for the system. Using the boot menu does not make any changes to the boot order stored in the BIOS.
The options are:
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UEFI Boot Devices:
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○
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○
Windows Boot Manager
UEFI Hard Drive
Onboard NIC (IPV4)
Onboard NIC (IPV6)
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Pre-Boot Tasks:
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BIOS Setup
Diagnostics
BIOS Update
SupportAssist OS Recovery
BIOS Flash Update - Remote
Device Configuration
Navigation keys
NOTE: For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart
the system.
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Keys
Navigation
Up arrow
Down arrow
Enter
Moves to the previous field.
Moves to the next field.
Selects a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.
Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable.
Moves to the next focus area.
Spacebar
Tab
Esc
Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a
message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system.
Boot Sequence
Boot sequence enables you to bypass the System Setup–defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for
example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self-Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can:
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Access System Setup by pressing F2 key
Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing F12 key.
The one-time boot menu displays the devices that you can boot from including the diagnostic option. The boot menu options
are:
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Removable Drive (if available)
STXXXX Drive
NOTE: XXXX denotes the SATA drive number.
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Optical Drive (if available)
SATA Hard Drive (if available)
Diagnostics
NOTE: Choosing Diagnostics, displays the SupportAssist diagnostics screen.
The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.
BIOS setup
NOTE: Depending on the and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.
Overview
Table 23. Overview
Option
Description
System Information
This section lists the primary hardware features of your
computer.
The options are:
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System Information
○
○
○
○
○
○
○
BIOS version
Service Tag
Asset Tag
Manufacture Date
Ownership Date
Express Service Code
Ownership Tag
System setup
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Table 23. Overview
Option
Description
○
Signed Firmware Update
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Battery
○
○
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Primary
Battery Level
Battery State
Health
AC Adapter
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Processor Information
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○
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○
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○
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Processor Type
Maximum Clock Speed
Minimum Clock Speed
Current Clock Speed
Core Count
Processor ID
Processor L2 Cache
Processor L3 Cache
Microcode Version
Intel Hyper-Threading Capable
64-Bit Technology
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Memory Configuration
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○
○
○
○
○
Memory Installed
Memory Available
Memory Speed
Memory Channel Mode
Memory Technology
DIMM_Slot 1
DIMM_Slot 2
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Device Information
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Panel Type
Video Controller
Video Memory
Wi-Fi Device
Native Resolution
Video BIOS Version
Audio Controller
Bluetooth Device
LOM MAC Address
dGPU Video Controller
Boot Options
Table 24. Boot Options
Option
Description
Enable Boot Devices
UEFI Hard Drive - Allows the user to select Enable boot
devices detected by the system.
1. Windows Boot Manager
2. UEFI Hard Drive
NOTE: Legacy Boot mode is not supported on this
platform.
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Table 24. Boot Options (continued)
Option
Description
Add / Remove / View Boot Devices
Allows the user to add or remove boot devices listed above.
The controls available are as follows:
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Add Boot Options
Remove Boot Options
View
UEFI Boot Path Security
Allows the user to control if the system should ask for admin
password. The controls available are as follows:
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Never
Always
Always Except Internal HDD
System configuration
Table 25. System configuration
Option
Description
Date/Time
The options are:
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Date
Time
NOTE: Legacy Boot mode is not supported on this
platform.
Network Controller Configurator
Integrated NIC:
1. Disabled
2. Enabled
3. Enabled with PXE
Enable UEFI Network Stack:
1. On
2. Off
Storage Interface
SATA Operation
Port Enablement - Allows the user to enable/disable
onboard drives. The user can toggle on/off for the following
drives:
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SATA-0
M.2 PCIe SSD-0/SATA-2
Allows the user to set the SATA operation mode for the
storage devices available. The options available are as follows:
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Disabled
AHCI
RAID On
Drive Information
Enable Audio
This section displays the driver configuration and specification
for all storage devices available.
Allows the user to enable internal audio devices. The options
available are as follows:
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Enable Microphone
Enable Internal Speaker
System setup
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Table 25. System configuration (continued)
Option
Description
USB Configuration
Allows the user to enable USB Boot devices. The options
available are as follows:
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Enable USB Boot Support
Enable External USB Ports
Miscellaneous Devices
Keyboard Illumination
Allows the user to enable internal Camera. The options
available are as follows:
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Enable Camera
Allows the user to configure the keyboard brightness levels.
The options available are as follows:
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Disabled
Dim
Bright
Video
Table 26. Video
Option
Description
LCD Brightness
Set the screen brightness when running on battery power.
●
0 - 100
Brightness on AC power
EcoPower
Set the screen brightness when running on AC power.
0 - 100
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Enable EcoPower - Enable to increase battery life and reduce
the display brightness when appropriate.
The options are:
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On
Off
Security
Table 27. Security
Option
Description
Allows the admin to allow/block users from accessing the BIOS menu
Enable Admin Setup
Lockout
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On
Off
NOTE: Deleting the admin password deletes the system password (if set). The admin
password can also be used to delete hard drive password. For this reason, you cannot set an
admin password if a system password or hard drive password is set. Hence, an admin
password has to be set first if the admin password has to be used with system password
and/or hard drive password.
Password Bypass
Allows the user to control if the systems prompts for the system and hard drive passwords when
powered on from off state:
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Table 27. Security (continued)
Option
Description
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Disabled
Reboot Bypass
Enable Non-Admin
Password Changes
When enabled, the user can change system and hard drive password without admin password.
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On
Off
Enable UEFI Capsule
Firmware Updates
Allows the user to configure BIOS updates via UEFI capsule update packages
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On
Off
Absolute
Allows the user to enable, disable or permanently disable the BIOS module interface of the
optional Absolute Persistence Module service. The controls are as follows:
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Enabled
Disabled
Permanently Disabled
TPM 2.0 Security On
Allows the user to enable or disable TPM security. The controls are as follows:
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On
Off
PPI Bypass for Enable
Commands
Allows the user to enable or disable TPM Physical Presence Interface (PPI). The controls are as
follows:
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●
On
Off
PPI Bypass for Disabled
Commands
Allows the user to enable or disable TPM Physical Presence Interface (PPI). The controls are as
follows:
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●
On
Off
PPI Bypass for Clear
Commands
Allows the user to enable or disable TPM Physical Presence Interface (PPI). The controls are as
follows:
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On
Off
Attestation Enable
Key Storage Enable
SHA-256
Allows the user to enable or disable TPM endorsement Hierarchy for the operating system. The
controls are as follows:
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On
Off
Allows the user to enable or disable TPM endorsement Hierarchy for the operating system. The
controls are as follows:
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On
Off
Allows the user to enable SHA-256 hash algorithm to extend the measurements into the TPM
PCRs during BIOS boot. The controls are as follows:
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On
Off
System setup
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Table 27. Security (continued)
Option
Clear
Description
Allows the user to clear TPM owner information and returns TPM to default state. The controls
are as follows:
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On
Off
TPM State
Allows the user to enable/disable TPM. The controls are as follows:
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●
On
Off
SMM Security
Mitigation
Allows the user to enable/disable UEFI SMM Security Mitigation. The controls are as follows:
●
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On
Off
Passwords
Table 28. Passwords
Option
Description
Enable Strong
Passwords
Allows the user to enable complex admin and system passwords:
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On
Off
NOTE: Deleting the admin password deletes the system password (if set). The admin
password can also be used to delete hard drive password. For this reason, you cannot set an
admin password if a system password or hard drive password is set. Hence, an admin
password has to be set first if the admin password has to be used with system password
and/or hard drive password.
Password Configuration
Allows the user to set the maximum number of characters for Admin and System oasswords:
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Admin Password Min (04)
Admin Password Max (32)
System Password Min (04)
System Password Max (32)
Admin Password
Allows you to configure an admin password.
NOTE: Deleting the admin password deletes the system password (if set). The admin
password can also be used to delete hard drive password. For this reason, you cannot set an
admin password if a system password or hard drive password is set. Hence, an admin
password has to be set first if the admin password has to be used with system password
and/or hard drive password.
Upper Case
Letter
When enabled, this field reinforces password must contain at least one
upper capital letter.
Lower Case
Letter
When enabled, this field reinforces password must contain at least one
lower capital letter.
Digit
When enabled, this field reinforces password must contain at least one-
digit number.
Special
Character
When enabled, this field reinforces password must contain at least one
special character.
NOTE: These options by default are disabled.
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Table 28. Passwords (continued)
Option
Description
Minimum
Defines the number of characters allowed for a password. Min = 4
Characters
Password Bypass
Allows you to bypass the System password and the Internal hard drive password, when it is set,
during a system restart.
The options are:
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●
Disabled—This option is enabled by default.
Reboot bypass
Password Changes
Allows you to change the system password and hard drive password without the need of
administrator password.
Enable Non-Admin Password Changes - By default, this option is disabled.
Admin Setup Lockout
Allows the administrator to control how the user can access BIOS setup.
Enable Admin Setup Lockout - By default, this option is disabled.
NOTE:
●
If the admin password is set and Enable Admin Setup Lockoutis enabled, you cannot
view the BIOS setup (using F2 or F12) without the admin password.
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If the admin password is set and Enable Admin Setup Lockoutis disabled, the BIOS
setup can be entered and items that are viewed in Locked mode.
Master Password
Lockout
Allows you to disable master password support.
Enable Master Password Lockout - By default, this option is disabled.
NOTE: The Hard Disk password has to be cleared before the settings can be changed.
Secure Boot
Table 29. Secure Boot
Option
Description
Secure Boot
Secure Boot helps ensure the system boots using only
validated boot software.
Enable Secure Boot—By default, this option is disabled.
NOTE: The system has to be in UEFI boot mode to enable
Enable Secure Boot.
Secure Boot Mode
Changes to the Secure Boot operation mode modifies the
behavior of Secure Boot to allow evaluation of UEFI driver
signatures.
The options are:
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Deployed Mode—By default, this option is enabled.
Audit Mode
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Expert Key Management
Table 30. Expert Key Management
Option
Description
Enable Custom Mode
Aloows the user to manipulate security key databases
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●
On
Off — By default, this option is enabled.
Expert Key Management
The Custom Mode Key Management options are:
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●
●
●
PK—By default, this option is enabled.
KEK
db
dbx
Performance
Table 31. Performance
Option
Description
Multi Core Support
This field specifies whether the process has one or all cores
enabled. The default value is set to the maximum number of
cores.
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●
●
●
All Cores — This option is enabled by default.
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2
3
Intel SpeedStep
C-States Control
This feature allows the system to dynamically adjust processor
voltage and core frequency, decreasing average power
consumption and heat production.
Enable Intel SpeedStep
This option is enabled by default.
This feature allows you to enable or disable the ability of the
CPU to enter and exit low-power states.
Enable C-state control
This option is enabled by default.
This feature allows the system to dynamically detect high
usage of discrete graphics and adjust system parameters for
higher performance during that time period.
Enable Adaptive C-states for Discrete Graphics
This option is enabled by default.
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
This option allows you to enable or disable the Intel
TurboBoost mode of the processor.
Enable Intel Turbo Boost Technology
This option is enabled by default.
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
This option allows you to enable or disable the HyperThreading
in the processor.
Enable Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
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Table 31. Performance (continued)
Option
Description
This option is enabled by default.
Power management
Table 32. Power Management
Option
Description
Allows the system to wake up to perform basic checks when the adapter is connected.
Wake on AC
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●
On
Off — enabled by default
Enable USB Wake
Support
Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from standby mode.
●
●
On
Off — enabled by default
NOTE: These features are only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. If the
AC power adapter is removed before Standby, the BIOS removes power from all USB ports to
conserve battery power.
Block Sleep
This option enables you to block entering to sleep (S3) mode in operating system environment. By
default, the Block Sleep option is disabled.
NOTE: When Block Sleep is enabled, the system does not go to sleep. Intel Rapid Start gets
disabled automatically, and the operating system power option remains blank if it was set to
Sleep.
Auto On Time
Allows the user to set a defined day/time when they want the system to automatically power on
The options are:
●
●
●
●
Disable—enabled by default
Every Day
Weekdays
Select Days
The user will see the days of the week listed with fields to select the time.
Battery Charge
Configuration
Allows the user to set the preferred battery charging plan for the system:
The options are:
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●
●
●
Adaptive—enabled by default
Standard
Primarily AC Use
CUstom - Allows the user to set a Start/Stop percentage for battery
Enable Advanced
Battery Charge
Configuration
Allows the user to enable advanced configuration to maximize battery health while supporting
heavy usage. The controls are as follows:
●
●
On
Off
The UI below allows the user to set the day and time to further configure battery charging
behaviour.
Peak Shift
Allows the system to run on battery during peak power usage hours. The controls are as follows:
●
On
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Table 32. Power Management (continued)
Option
Description
Off
●
The UI below allows the user to set the peak day and time to further configure battery usage
behavior.
Wireless
Table 33. Wireless options
Option
Description
Wireless Device Enable
The options are:
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●
WLAN - Enable / Disable the WLAN device
Bluetooth - Enable / Disable the Bluetooth device
POST behavior
Table 34. POST behavior
Option
Description
Numlock Enable
Allows the user to enable/disable numlock
Enable numlock
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ON - Enabled by default
OFF
FN Lock
Allows the user to enable/disable Function keys
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●
ON - Enabled by default
OFF
Lock Mode:
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Lock Mode Standard - When selected, the F1 - F12 keys will hold their traditional functions.
Lock Mode Secondary - When selected, the F1 - F12 keys will switch to secondary functions
with media and system controls.
Warnings and Errors
Allows the user to configure in what circumstances would the system stop the boot process upon
encountering errors:
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Prompt on Warning Errors — System will wait for user input when errors or warnings are
detected.
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Continue on Warning — System will wait for user input only when errors are detected.
Continue on Warning and Errors — System will not ask for user input even when errors or
warnings are detected.
Enable Adapter
Warnings
Allows the user to configure the system to give an error message when lower power adapter is
detected. The controls are as follows:
●
●
On
Off
Fastboot
Allows the user to configure the speed of UEFI boot process:
●
●
●
Minimal
Thorough
Auto
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Table 34. POST behavior (continued)
Option
Description
Extend BIOS POST Time
Allows the user to configure the BIOS POST load time
●
●
●
0 seconds
5 seconds
10 seconds
Maintenance
Table 35. Maintenance
Option
Description
Service Tag
Displays the service tag of your computer.
Asset Tag
Allows the admin to add an Asset Tag. It is a string of 64 characters that are used by IT
administrator to uniquely identify a particular system. Once an asset tag is set, it cannot be
changed.
BIOS Recovery from
Hard Drive
Allows you to enable or disable recovery from a corrupt BIOS from a copy stored on the hard
drive.
●
●
ON - Enabled by default.
OFF
The user also gets a check box that allows enabling automatic recovery of the BIOS without user
input.
Start Data Wipe
Allows the user to setup an autowipe on the storage devices on the system upon a reboot.
The options are:
●
●
ON
OFF - Enabled by default.
System logs
Table 36. System Logs
Option
Description
BIOS Event Log
Allows you to either keep and clear the BIOS event log.
Clear BIOS Event Log
The options are:
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●
Keep - This option is enabled by default.
Clear
Thermal Event Log
Allows you to either keep and clear the Thermal event log.
Clear Thermal Event Log
The options are:
●
●
Keep - This option is enabled by default.
Clear
Power Event Log
Allows you to either keep and clear the Power event log.
Clear Power Event Log
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Table 36. System Logs (continued)
Option
Description
The options are:
●
●
Keep - This option is enabled by default.
Clear
Updating the BIOS in Windows
Prerequisites
It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup) when you replace the system board or if an update is available.
About this task
NOTE: If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re enabled after the BIOS
update is completed.
For more information about this subject, see Knowledge Article: How to Enable or Disable BitLocker with TPM in Windows.
Steps
1. Restart the computer.
2. Go to Dell.com/support.
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Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
Click Detect Product and follow the instructions on screen.
3. If you are unable to detect or find the Service Tag, click Choose from all products.
4. Choose the Products category from the list.
NOTE: Choose the appropriate category to reach the product page.
5. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.
6. Click Get drivers and click Drivers and Downloads.
The Drivers and Downloads section opens.
7. Click Find it myself.
8. Click BIOS to view the BIOS versions.
9. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download.
10. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window, click Download File.
The File Download window appears.
11. Click Save to save the file on your computer.
12. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled
CAUTION: If BitLocker is not suspended before updating the BIOS, the next time you reboot the system it will
not recognize the BitLocker key. You will then be prompted to enter the recovery key to progress and the
system will ask for this on each reboot. If the recovery key is not known, this can result in data loss or an
unnecessary operating system reinstall. For more information about this subject, see Knowledge Article:
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Updating the Dell BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu environments
If you want to update the system BIOS in a Linux environment, such as Ubuntu, see Update the Dell BIOS in a Linux or Ubuntu
System and setup password
Table 37. System and setup password
Password type
Description
System password
Password that you must enter to log on to your system.
Setup password
Password that you must enter to access and make changes to
the BIOS settings of your computer.
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.
CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.
CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended.
NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled.
Assigning a system setup password
Prerequisites
You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set.
About this task
To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
Steps
1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter.
The Security screen is displayed.
2. Select System/Admin Password and create a password in the Enter the new password field.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:
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A password can have up to 32 characters.
The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.
Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.
Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
3. Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Confirm new password field and click OK.
4. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
5. Press Y to save the changes.
The computer reboots.
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password
Prerequisites
Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing
System and Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is
Locked.
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About this task
To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
Steps
1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter.
The System Security screen is displayed.
2. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
3. Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab.
4. Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.
NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re enter the new password when prompted. If you delete the
System and Setup password, confirm the deletion when prompted.
5. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
6. Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup.
The computer restarts.
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Getting help
Topics:
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Contacting Dell
Prerequisites
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing
slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
About this task
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and
some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:
Steps
1. Go to Dell.com/support.
2. Select your support category.
3. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down list at the bottom of the page.
4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
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